Cappuccino on a Budget
published by Jennifer B Graham on May 14, 2009
Like it or not, with the recession many have tighten the belt and cut the cloth to suit. Paying $4 or more for a cappuccino every day at your local coffee haunt soon adds up. Here’s how to make a quick and easy, delicious cappuccino in your own kitchen – and you don’t even need a fancy-schmancy espresso machine.
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Tools:
- A regular filter coffee maker or French coffee press
- Mini battery operated whisk or a fork will do fine
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered cold water (if your city water is too chlorinated)
- 4 Tablespoons of your favorite brand ground coffee
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon chocolate powder
Method
- Prepare the coffee in the coffee maker. (If using a French coffee press, boil the water in a kettle, place the ground coffee in the coffee press and pour boiling water over the grinds)
- Place the milk in the coffee mug and microwave on high for 2 minutes
- Beat the milk with the mini whisk or fork to a froth.
- Carefully pour the coffee into the froth.
- Sprinkle with chocolate powder
Enjoy!
